Staff

Emily Blomme joined Foundation 2 as executive director in 2015. Emily has a Bachelor of Science degree in human development and family studies from Colorado State University. Since 2000, much of her work has been in the area of crisis response and youth and family services. Over the years she has been involved in many committees and boards in the Cedar Rapids community and currently serves as the membership chair for the Iowa Coalition for Family and Children’s Services in Iowa, the behavioral health chair for the Iowa Behavioral Health Association, a board member of NAMI Linn County and a member of the Linn County Juvenile Detention and Diversion Advisory Committee. She is an active member of Daybreak Rotary, a graduate of the Leadership for Five Seasons class of 2015 and a 2015 CBJ Forty under 40 honoree. Emily is passionate about improving the quality of life of others and is a firm believer that all people are capable of change. Emily lives in Ely with her husband Jeremy and has three teenage children. She is an avid backpacker and is always looking for the next adventure! She enjoys running, cycling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Sarah Nelson-Miller started with Foundation 2 in 2016. She worked in the human service field in Boulder, Colorado for over 15 years prior to returning to her native roots in Iowa. Her previous work has been in crisis services, child welfare, mental health, and criminal justice. Throughout her career, she has led community wide strategic planning, implementation of best practices and data driven decision making. Sarah has a Bachelor of Science degree in human development and family studies from Colorado State University.

Audrey Meyer joined Foundation 2 in 2007. Audrey brings 30 years of experience working with nonprofits. Audrey serves on the Human Resource Committee and CFO committee for the Coalition for Family and Children’s Services in Iowa, the CFO Peer Group of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Nonprofit Peer Network and serves on the board as Treasurer for Iowa Corridor USA Dance #2100 and previously a board member of the Jefferson Monroe Friends of the Library. She graduated from Mount Mercy College with a BA in Administrative Management and Accounting.

Katie Curtis began her career with Foundation 2 in August 2018. Katie has been working in the nonprofit sector in Cedar Rapids since 2009. Her background includes community-based program management and fundraising development. Katie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Leisure, Youth and Human Services with an emphasis in Youth Development and Nonprofit Administration, a minor in Family Services and a Master’s Degree in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development from the University of Northern Iowa. Katie is passionate about addressing youth mental health and suicide prevention. Katie participates in Junior League Cedar Rapids and is a graduate of Integrity Integrated’s Leadership Development Program. She is married and has a son Calvin. Their family enjoys spending time together and gardening.

Elisabeth Kissling started with Foundation 2 as a Counseling Supervisor at the Crisis Center in 2001, served as Development/Marketing Director from 2007 to 2017 and currently works as Marketing Director for the agency. Elisabeth has a B.A. in both music and psychology from Coe College and an M.A. in Education from the University of Iowa. In addition to working for Foundation 2 she is a professional pianist. Elisabeth is a 2013 CBJ Forty under 40 honoree, graduate of the Leadership for Five Seasons class of 2017, and serves as Secretary for the Marion Arts Festival Board and chair of the Linn County Suicide Prevention Coalition.